Breanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Breanna has its roots in Irish and English culture, derived from the name Bréanainn, which means noble or strong. It has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century, contributing to its modern perception as a name representing strength and elegance. There is no significant biblical background associated with this name.

The name Breanna is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Breanna has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Breanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9637th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15374th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1852nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 135th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 123rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 980th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Breanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Breanna"

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Pronunciation

/briˈænə/

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Origin

Irish and English

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Etymology

Breanna is derived from the Irish name 'Bréanainn,' which is a feminine form of the name 'Bréan' meaning 'descendant of Braonán.' Braonán itself is believed to mean 'sorrow' or 'sadness.'

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Meaning

noble, strong

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Language Evolution

Bréanainn, Breanna, Brianna

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Historical Usage

Breanna gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly from the 1990s onward, becoming a trendy name for girls.

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Variants & Derivatives

Brianna, Bree, Breeanna

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Breanna is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with strength and nobility.

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Famous People

Breanna Stewart - professional basketball player, Breanna Yde - actress and singer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Breanna"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Breanna"

"Breanna" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 9637th of 16616 36
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 15374th of 24088 29
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1852nd of 19264 782
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 135th of 27321 34,089
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 123rd of 35406 44,151
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 980th of 30306 3,279

Regional Popularity of "Breanna" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 54.75%
4004th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Breanna" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
42.22%
1240th/2937
82.26%
2865th/3483
57.76%
2032nd/3518
27.60%
1116th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
3.36%
124th/3685
5.12%
229th/4475
2.98%
155th/5194
1.84%
116th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
2.20%
101st/4582
3.45%
178th/5164
1.34%
98th/7313
1.96%
146th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
23.47%
935th/3984
29.37%
1318th/4487
13.56%
925th/6822
14.83%
931st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Breanna"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Breanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.